>> tonight the death of robin williams, final details on the final final hours of his life. >> we'll be live at mrs. doubt fire house the owner tells us what he plans to do with the tributes being left by fans. >> and every day life of robin williams. places where he was seen, and the people whose lives he touched. >> fans continue to pay tribute to comedian robin williams tonight. >> here are some of the memorials left on the steps of the home where he filmed mrs. doubtfire. thanks for joining us.

>> robin williams was a hometown hero, a bay area native, and stayed close and stayed humble. abc7 news reporter wayne freedman begins in marin county tonight. >> he grew up here, went to redwood high school, went to the college of marin behind me. he appeared on stage. in this story we're going to hear from his first drama teacher, but also from the corn this morning. in life, robin williams loved making people laugh. there is none of that in front of the marin county's sheriff's office. >> the cause of death is asphyxia due to hanging. >> reporter: his wife had gone to bed at 10:30 and left the

next morning with out awakening him. mr. noon, the actor's personal assistant became worried when he did not respond to a door knock. >> the personal assistant gained access to mr. williams bedroom and found mr. williams clothed, in a seated position, unresponsive with a belt around his neck with the other end wedged between the clothes closet door and door frame. his body was slightly suspended. >> the coroner found knife wounds inside of his left wrist. they had not been fatal this, is not the kind of end his college drama teacher would have predicted. >> he was electric. his mind, so fertile. >> the 20-year-old moved up quickly. long after "mork & mindy" he

said robin williams remembered his roots, here, giving $5,000 scholarship every year. >> this is a very, very kind, sweet man. who never said a bad word about anyone. and i never heard anyone ever say a bad word about him. he would never say no. >> many fond memories of a performer who gave so much. results of the autopsy, at this they need to look at the toxicology reports before coming up with a conclusion. that could be from two weeks to several weeks live in marin county, wayne freedman abc7 news. >> thank you. >> a mill valley man who has gone through alcohol treatment says he's been concerned since returning from los angeles. the shop owner said williams came back to the tv after his tv show "the crazy ones" was

cancelled people in his support group noticed williams was not as outgoing as he used to be. >> we've been worried he's been fragile. like really, it was clear that he was not in great shape. that kind of a mind going at such a speed none of us can understand got to a point he couldn't deal with it anymore. >> the last time he saw williams was a week ago, today. >> san francisco mayor ed lee says the city will hold back beings for now on public contribute united states to williams. lee says he will reach out to the family after the mourning ended on the proper way to honor the comedian. mayor lee says williams was a great ambassador for san francisco and just as quirky as the city he called home. >> a personal icon. someone who lived in our city for a number of years and went into comedy clubs.

utilized homes to be the back drop of an incredible story about mrs. doubtfire. >> and a number of fans are ganlerring at this house. vic lee is there live with that story. vic? >> house behind me is 2640 steiner street. that is where mrs. doubtfire was filmed they used the real address in the movie. now, our former reporter told us earlier fans would knock on the door of the house all the time. wanting to see rooms and some of them actually believed "mrs. doubtfire" and other characters lived there. the floral memorial keeps getting bigger.

fans say there is special special about robin williams. >> different than everybody else, different sense of humor. >> i'm not about to change anything. it's well deserved. >> they're coming from around the world. >> i put mistake not putting a bucket in front saying a nickel for every picture. >> to fans this home will be linked to robin williams. >> i felt a need to come by here. mrs. doubtfire was a big movie in my childhood. >> it's hard to believe he's gone. his memory will live on. >> williams played a husband,

disguysing himself as a nanny to win back his wife, who wanted a divorce because she felt he was irresponsible >> always trying to be happy, smile, and make others happy. that is what i remember about his movies. >> that is what everyone believed about robin williams. >> just to hear he suffered depression. it's so sad and hard to believe. >> hard to believe that deep down inside he was a sad clown. we're back here hiv the home behind me has become a shrine to the memory of robin williams. >> thank you. fans have left contribute united states at his star on the hollywood walk of fame. a mound of flowers grew taller, and in this shot you can't see

the star. it sits near those belonging to barbara streisand and mickey mouse. williams was a huge giants fan. tonight the team will honor his memory. allen? >> most players knew he was a huge giants fan. he hasn't been here in sometime. some veteran players do remember him showing up for big games. >> yeah. good evening, san francisco.

>> that is during the giants world series run. tim lincecum was pitching then. he says it was surreal because they were both in awe of meeting each other. and angel pagan said he loved "jumanji". he says williams was so animated you didn't have to know english. then, he showed up with a famous new york buddy for a game. >> he and billy crystal were down here. just a real tough day for everybody here. this guy entertained us for years. >> he was an inspiration. enjoyed his gifts.

>> billy crystal was a huge new york fan and manager bruce bocci says they were trading barbs in the dugout. tonight they're going to have a moem of silence for robin williams and show a video of him on the jumbo tron. >> allen, thank you. >> glide memorial is planning a special to robin williams the comedian shared a special bond with the church and its outreach program. he donated to several outreach events glide's founder says williams talked about his drug addiction with people looking for help at glide to overcome their own drug dependence. >> someone like robin williams talks about the addiction and reveals himself that there is nothing to hide.

there is a way in which it takes away the shame of the addiction. and that is what helped people. >> don sanchez vividly remembered impact on the san francisco comedy scene. >> he used to do his show when working on new material at bimbo's. it was trying out or working on new material. we knew what that meant. he would be there for 3, 4, 5 days, working on something that might wind up on broadway or television. >> robin williams may have been internationally famous, some remember him as a regular nice guy, at neighborhood places. abc7 news reporter alisa harrington joins us with a look.

>> some people remember trick or treating at this home. since news of the death, people have been dropping off flowers, lighting candles. even those who met him briefly say he had a way of making you feel special and will be missed. the owner of hero's club formed a friendship with williams over the years. saying he often came in there, looking for rare action figures. he texted him on sunday. >> i did not hear from him. usually when i text message or call him, he usually acknowledges and gets back to me within the day. he found out his friend, and customer was dead >> i can't believe it. it's really, i know, you know i know him for all of the years. >> williams' death feels personal to many. he was seen at local shops

his picture displayed on restaurant walls he was a long-time supporter of the san francisco zoo. a howler monkey was just named after him in june. zoo officials express sadness and thanking williams for bringing joy to people he liked quiet time and ducked away in this thai restaurant with his wife. >> they say they could hear his voice from downed road >> you used to see him riding his bike or something. it's just kind of weird to know you're never going to see him again. >> rory ng worked on many films with william. >> we saw the gift he had the gift of laughter. >> his favorite memory, after a hard week, williams acted like

an air traffic controller for pigeons in the park. >> he had a voice and a name for every bird. >> he says williams was funny but never stopped being professional, humble and kind. >> the family posted this message, it says we're grateful for support from fans and friends around the world your kind words of a great comfort. we love you, robin, rest in peace. >> just a short time ago this, tweet from his daughter, zelda. thanks to those donating to st. jude hospital in memory of my father. i'm overwhelmed charity meant the world to him as it does, me. you're going to hear a from a bay area actress who was granted a wish to star with him in a

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and there, but that is the price you're going to pay. it >> it isn't leaving it only to customers near the intersection, we found crews taking out a leaking pipe installed in 1924 and replacing it to cut waste. when she washes her car she uses a hose with a shut off valve. >> i try to help as much as i can. >> the state asked the restricks remain in effect until april. and the agency introduced a new page to introduce new water abuse issues. insisting the goal is to educate customers. >> the public utilities commission of san francisco

imposed mandatory water rationing as well. a 10% cut for customers with water meters. the next time, the commission will consider doubling rates for people going over those limits. >> one thing we can guarantee, we're not going to get rain that makes a difference. >> let's continue that dream. high clouds moving through the bay area. looking at the sky, over the bay here, current readings 65 in san francisco. low 70s in san carlos. western sky shows clouds at various levels of the atmosphere. livermore, 74. another live view over the bay. you can see blue skies there in

this direction, cloudy skies tonight. there is a chance of patchy, early morning drizzle. sunny and mild tomorrow afternoon and a warmer pattern thursday. we'll get temperatures back up to normal level for this time of the year. high clouds ahead of an advancing cold front. notice more high clouds followed by low clouds later into overnight period by afternoon, high clouds will be gone. we'll have a brighter afternoon and skies tomorrow. low clouds hover during daytime tomorrow. low clouds bunching up at the coast. and then, tomorrow, mainly sunny skies over the bay. and inland. high temperatures from mid-60s at the coast to mid and upper

70s around the bay. here is the accu-weather forecast. nits a warm up. not a dramatic warm up but temperatures up by thursday, upper 60s on the coast. highs remaining in that range throughout next week. >> coming up, our coverage of robin williams death continues >> coming up next another special robin williams moment. >> people complain their phones saying i've only got two bars.

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the world will remember robin williams was the funniest of funny men. >> yes. there is no better example than this episode of jimmy kimmel live, next year. >> where matt damon has taken jimmy kimmel hostage and calls williams' in to do the show's monologue. >> thank you. yeah. yeah. hold on. yeah. yeah. hold on. let me just tape you for just a

moment. play back the bitch. let's do this. a shout out to fans on skype. i have a new application on my phone. it's a moral gps. the girl you're texting is the same age as your daughter. reroute. people complain about their phones saying i've only got two bars. listen, i'm an alcoholic. all i've ever needed was one bar. i'm off and running! >> he was always off and running. just a sharp mind. >> my goodness. >> we have more on robin williams just ahead tonight. the remarkable story of a bay area woman that starred in a movie with him as a young cancer patient. >> also ahead the serious side of robin williams as he testifies on capitol hill. >> and the way fans remembered him today on the hollywood walk

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>> today we lost another iconic

entertainer, star of screen and stage, lauren bacall has died ñr variety reports she had a massive stroke at her home. bacall was married to bogart but admitted she was a legend, starring in dozens of films from key largo to "dark passage" and received an academy award in 2010 and earned two tony awards. lauren bacall was 89 years old. >> now, the latest on the death of actor robin williams after an autopsy the sheriff's department says he died of asphyxia by hanging. last seen a live by his wife when she went to bed sunday night. >> well, one of robin williams many films was "patch adams"

about a doctor that treated cancer patients with laughter. one of the children cast as a patient was, herself undergoing treatment. >> hi, what is your name? >> cameron. >> the 7-year-old's family, like others, was fighting cancer. so having robin williams making her laugh was real therapy for her. williams nicknamed her little buddha because of her bald head today, she's 22, living in san jose.ht >> he was such a real person. so when off the set, when we weren't filming he was just trying to hang out with the kids and trying to make us forget

that were we sick. >> cameron has a photo album of the "patch adams" shoot. one photo shows williams surrounded by the children in the cast. she remembers he put their health and comfort first, acting like one of them. >> he didn't act like this big star. he just acted like one of us. i mean, during lunchtime we'd sit out on a table outside and he would run over, hey, did you try lemonade, oh, it's so good. >> cameron was tested for a speaking role, when she got she receives residuals but moved on to fashion designing skirts and bag was a portion of profits benefitting poor villages in africa. she is cancer-free today he was like the patch adams he was portraying in the movie. >> not just when cameras or on, when they're off, he wants to be

someone's best friend, make someone laugh that is sad he's just so wonderful. >> in san jose, david louie, abc7 news >> his battle with addiction has been well documented. he checked into rehab last month and told diane sawyer about a stint he did in 2006 when he fell off the wagon and his family staged an intervention. >> they'd say how do you feel? >> just alcohol? >> it's enough, really. >> talk about as caused by something. >> it's not caused by anything. it's just there. you think i'm fine now, i'm okay. then, beep. next thing you know, it's not okay. you're stabbed standing in a precipice and there is a void that goes jump, jump more. so someone with no tolerance,

that is not a possibility. >> is there a sentence that got through that sailed through? >> you're a drunk! you need help. that is the best sentence that got to me. >> a spokesman says his recent stint was to focus on his sobriety. >> robin williams was a guy always on but had a serious side as well here he is testifying before a u.s. senate committee in support of a bill to boost housing and mental health services to the homeless this, is in 1990. >> i know it's scary when you have a cometic in front of you like having a porcupine in a m hemopheliac ward, but i hope the money can prevent homelessness you can't pick people up. you have to stop them from falling. >> here is williams in a san

francisco aids walk event, running, not walking. here he is with robert de niro in a fund-raiser for the charity bread and roses. >> nancy pelosi says in light of the death, congress should take up two stalled bills in the house on mental illness. they'd reinstitute suicide prevention programs and improve hospital care for mental illness pelosi says mental health problems should be treated with the same urgency as other medal illnesses. >> people say he took his life i say nochlt no. he died of an illness. challenges were an illness. sometimes, something so high profile and heart breaking can give us a boost to do more. >> if you, or someone you know is showing signs of depression go to abc7 news.com. you'll find a number owe call several resources you can turn to, plus numbers and web sites

where you can get more information. >> some of robin williams fans have been paying their respects today. reporter rob hays was there to share memories. robin williams was a man with countless faces. a cartoon genie, an elderly nanny. but the face he hid well from the public is that of a man, suffering from depression the oscar-winning actor's suicide is catching fans off guard. >> hard to see someone that made so many people laugh be so sad. >> such a tragedy i can't imagine or believe it. it's just sad. >> the actor's starover run with people stopping by to pay their respects the president of the hollywood chamber of commerce place aid wreath at the star. >> we felt we knew him.

for many of us, it's almost like growing up with robin williams. he was one of a kind and touched our lives. >> williams' fan base stretching around the world josh kitchen grew up watching him in england. >> it's a horrible thing to learn about. "jumanji" was my favorite film. >> williams had been in the spotlight 35 years. during his span, his frantic come immediatic style and poignant performances created bonds with people. >> he was born, june '51. i was july, 51. so grew up with him, seen all of his movies. >> when talking with fans today and asked about their favorite movies, nearly all of them mentioned the funny feel-good performances so perhaps that is the robin williams the world will remember. in hollywood, rob hays, abc7 news. >> and in washington, d.c.,

williams picture is now on display at the national portrait gallery. it's dedicated to pr trits of people who made of those who made contributions to american culture. >> the 2020 special tonight you can see that right hereko on ab tonight at 10:00. >> and coming up, other news of the day, stockton sailors who survived hurricane julio. survived hurricane julio. >> the rescueounds]

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put their lives in jeopardy near hawaii the coast guard provided this video of the walk about just drifting at sea. bobbing in 30 foot high seas, winds 115 miles per hour batter that had boat. hurricane julio snapped the mast from the hull. coast guard teams could not reach the men, so the crew of a cargo ship jumped into action, rescuing them. >> i can't express my thanks to the crew and company. because it costs them hundreds of thousands of dollars >> in that ship, he brought the men to honolulu. >> the federal government is stepping in to help resolve the problem of a rape kit backlog that the abc7 news eye team reported over a year ago the district attorney says the county is teeming up with the fbi to come up with ways to

efficiently process the kits. san jose congressman mike honda says $41 million has been earmarked to help complete the testing. it's a a.waiting a final vote. >> money is critical for local law enforcement to be able to sustain the, and never have a backlog again. for that purpose, we'd be one of the people, communities applying for the money. >> listen to this figure. there are half a million untested rape kits in the u.s., including 2000 in alameda county alone. >> and coming up next, the future of a san francisco sewer plant. >> yes. why time is of the essence when it comes to this piece of infrastructure. infrastructure. we'll be right b ♪ ♪

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tomorrow. tempers did flare a couple times, and brawls took place this afternoon, nothing serious. magic johnson and tommy lasorda were watching. raiders have ended napa portion of training camp as they're getting closer to the regular season opener september 7th. coach allen loved the energy. >> i'm just going to start off by saying what a hell of an atmosphere to practice football in. that is what raider nation is all about, man. that is awesome. >> like the energy. we've seen many sons follow their fathers into sports. robe and barry bonds, archie, peyton and ellie manning but its rare when a son goes pro in a different sport than his dad

the raiders have just that. >> jakeñi murphy group up with e atlanta braves club house, watching his dad, a two-time league mvp, play baseball. how did he end up in football? >> just grew into it. i was 200 pounds senior year then blew up to 255 pounds they wanted to move me to first base in baseball. i felt like just sticking with football. >> his dad was fine with the switch. at 64, 250 pounds switching to tight end in college he has receiving skills. >> majorly will be able to block from different parts of the field is something i've been focusing on. >> he's got a good feel of what we're asking him to do in you know? these games will be critical for

him. >> biggest adjustment is the speed of the game and learning the massive play book but jake, who is mormon took three different missions at 24. he thinks it's helped his cause. >> i feel it made me more mature. on missions not everyone wants to hear what you have to say. you get humbled a little bit. made me prepared for training camp. >> what are the chances you end up a raider? >> i know. right? i like that image. >> 49ers have been getting ready for the game sunday against denver broncos.

that will be fine. and figuring out how do you block alden smith? it's why if and when he's suspended it's going to be a huge loss. >> when you have come come back from training camp, you have to try to slow him down. you can't block him. that is a good thing to know on offense and he's on defense, for you. >> baseball and royals have been red hot. stanford man, safe at the plate. giants are playing white sox. and steve balmer's team affirmed

authority of shelly sterling to sell the team on behalf of the family trust and today was called an mazing new day in clippers history. >> big change. >> thanks, larry >> join me tonight at 9:00, the boundless generosity of robin williams what he gave to the bay area at 9:00. then, at 11:00 you're going to meet the local comedian crediting his career to williams and touching contribute united states by the san francisco giants. >> and tonight in prime time, a special edition of 2020 devoted to the life and death of robin williams. then join dan ashley for abc 7 news at 11:00. >> that should be a great program tonight. >> that is it for us. thank you for inviting us into your homes tonight. >> from all of us here, we appreciate your time. see you again at 9:00 and 11:00.

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